16 x 20 Inch Commission 16 x 20 Inch Commission
16 x 20 Inch Commission
$650.00
18.5 x 24 Inch Commission 18.5 x 24 Inch Commission
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18.5 x 24 Inch Commission
$890.00
20 X 26 Inch Commission 20 X 26 Inch Commission
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20 X 26 Inch Commission
$1,040.00
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FAQ

  • Cremated ashes are the carbonized remains of bone left after the cremation process. No DNA remains at the end of the process, meaning a pet's ashes are no different than a humans and visa-versa.

  • No, only a portion and the rest are returned to you in either the container they were shipped to me in or a custom can.

  • The image itself is ash. The flat black background is printed first with the ash image printed over it.

  • Yes, but I decide on these individually because they are treated as separate commissions from pet memorials.

  • Ashes should be double bagged and sealed in a box then sent via USPS Priority Mail, FedEx or UPS, whichever you choose needs to have a tracking number. I will send the printed panel along with the remaining ashes back to you via UPS.

  • Artists have mixed ashes with paint for portraits, but I am the first to use ashes in ink for hand-printed portraits.

  • Yes! This is a great way to share the memorial with family, especially those in separate households

  • Yes, sizes can go up to 40 x 60 inches. Custom sizes are priced individually.

  • This is entirely up to personal preference. If there's an incredibly meaningful photo, those tend to make really thoughtful pieces.

    However, there are some general criteria that make excellent portraits:
    • A clear view of the subject's face (not blurry, pixelated, or distorted)
    • Eye-level angle (try to avoid photos where subject is looking upwards at the camera)
    • Avoid harsh sunlight, particularly for shiny, black-furred subjects (which tend to reflect harsh sunlight)
    • If you'd rather I choose, send me as many as you have and I'll take from there

  • Flat-black offers the best photographic effect, but other options are available. We can discuss them once a piece is commissioned.

Black and white portrait of a serious man wearing glasses

HOW IT ALL BEGAN

Person in a workshop using a large screen printing frame to create an image on canvas or paper.

My father passed away from Parkinson’s in 2012, leaving behind stories and ash. As a passionate artist, I had the idea of using his ash as pigment to create his portrait on a 40 x 60-inch wood canvas, titled 'Self Portrait,' which hangs in my studio. After years of contemplating, I now want to offer others the opportunity to see their loved ones through portraits, starting with pets as a logical choice.

STEP-BY-STEP ASH PRINT MEMORIALS

Bulldog sitting on a patterned cushion with a wooden backdrop text reads 'Client Supplied Photo'.
Black and white photo of a bulldog with its tongue out, text reads 'Client Approved Composition'.
Negative film image of a dog's face used for screen stencil making, placed on a flat surface with text underneath."}
Screen printing setup with film taped to a screen, exposed to UV light; image of a pug visible on the screen.
Screen printing stencil of a dog illustration being washed to reveal the unexposed area, creating a perfect stencil.
Process of screen printing a full-bleed flat black base color on a Baltic birch panel.
Printing process of a dog portrait with ashes mixed in the ink, showing different stages of screen printing on a green-tinted background, resulting in a black and white image on wood.